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Cory Lopez signs with Monster Energy & Boost Mobile; Ryan Helm Signs with Anarchy Eyewear; Shea Lopez re-signs with Vans.

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 7 December, 2005 : - - Del Mar Media Athletes & Events and The Lopez Management Team are pleased to announce the addition of two new sponsors for Cory Lopez as we wrap-up 2005.

Boost Mobile and Monster Energy Beverage and join forces with O'Neill, DVS Shoes, Anarchy Eyewear, Freestyle Watch, Placebo Surfboards, KMC Wheels, and the new Ron Jon Surf Park (spokesperson/instructor). Lopez will be a Global Surfing Ambassador for both brands as he embarks on the 2006 WCT Tour. More info: www.LopezBrothers.com 

In other news, Del Mar Media Athletes, Shea Lopez and Ryan Helm have some new and renewed endorsements. Shea has re-signed with long term footwear sponsor Vans www.vans.com while maintaining continued endorsement relationships with Hoven Eyewear, Dakine, Rincon Cyber Wetsuits and KMC Wheels.

Final details are pending that will outline a relationship with the new Ron Jon Surfpark as an Official Spokesperson and Celebrity Surf Instructor, (with brother Cory) www.surfparks.com. Newly signed Del Mar Media Athlete, Ryan Helm has also recently inked a multi-year deal with Anarchy Eyewear (More details coming soon, along with official joint Press Release) www.RyanHelm.com.

Helm has been stirring up S. Florida waters recently with a 3rd Place Finals berth at the annual Jupiter Pro Fall Classic and a 1st Place victory at the 2005 Quiksilver King of the Peak - ESM Air Show (for the 3rd consecutive year! Ryan will be looking to better his 2005 5th place semi-final finish at the 4 Star WQS Globe SBI Pro in January '06; while Cory Lopez will be on hand to defend his '05 event title.

Del Mar Media Surfer/Artist and Pipeline Legend, Jonathan Damm is planning to have another one of his well attended Art Show/Parties soon; to be held in Haleiwa, North Shore Oahu. Stay tuned for more details www.Damm-PopArt.com. Jonathan's parties have quickly become "the place" to be seen among Celebrity Artists, Hawaiian Surf Royalty and Surf Stars (Past and Present).

Lastly, Cory Lopez & Family will be opening up a new surfshop in August of 2006. For more info, log-on to www.gulfster.com  for updates.

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